Job Description
PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGIST III, JOB GROUP ‘H’– EIGHT (8) POSTS - ADVERT No.
CPSB/92/2023
a) Duties and Responsibilities
This is the entry and training grade for this cadre. An officer at this level will be responsible for dispensing
drugs/medicines to patients under supervision of a senior officer.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will include: - receiving, interpreting, and processing
prescriptions, recording prescriptions in a pharmacy unit; pre-packing, repacking and writing instructions on
labels, Counseling patients on usage of drugs in a pharmacy unit; maintaining drug registers/books; and stock-
taking of drugs and medicinal devices on monthly basis.
b) Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -
• Diploma in Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Technology or equivalent qualification approved by the
Pharmacy and Poisons Board from a recognized institution;
• Certificate of Enrolment as a Pharmaceutical Technologist awarded by the Pharmacy and Poisons
Board (PPB); and
• Certificate in computer applications from a recognized institution.